Industrial Security Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their daily goals by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Manager 2 to work in our Dulles, VA, location. This position manages several program security teams, ensures security compliance with government and company regulations, and strives for excellence in executing security milestones across multiple security disciplines (DoD, SAP, & SCI).  This position will require a direct interface with internal and external executive-level personnel and the ability to successfully manage competing priorities. This security management role oversees all aspects of security activities for the Operating Unit(OU), and guides briefed/non-briefed personnel across all functions within the facility.  The Security Manager of the OU is responsible for developing and maintaining program security metrics and interfacing with the Leadership Team.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.
• Develops and implements security education program. Oversees internal security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
• Provides direction to security team members to assist with executing their statement of work. Assist with team members' professional development and growth.
• Leading a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics that are expected of all employees within the organization.
• Ensuring employee engagement across the team.
• Collaboration across teams within the Security organization.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels.
• Developing and implementing security policy and standards across the program.
• Ensuring all program performance objectives and key milestones and deliverables are met.
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions- PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, Investigations and Document Control Management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at time of application.
• Bachelors degree with 8 years of related experience; or Masters degree with 6 Years of related experience with ; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Knowledge and familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), as well as DoD Manuals, and other US Government security manuals.
• Experience managing multiple function teams across the program enterprise.
• Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion
• Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent action at resolving challenges
• Excellent communication, writing and organization skills, enabling effective communications with team members, fellow employees and government officials.
• Strong skills in team building
• Strong skills in educating and mentoring team members

Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $188,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.